Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
100%
Capacity
448
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School in Redbridge received an Outstanding rating across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, a clear step up from its previous Good rating in 2015. The school was judged Outstanding for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This aligns with its strong academic performance: in the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 87% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Redbridge local authority average of 74%. That figure places the school 4th out of 50 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 8% locally and the top 5% nationally.
Digging into the detail, the school’s maths performance is particularly strong. A 96% expected standard in maths is matched by an average scaled score of 111, and 59% of pupils achieved the higher standard in the subject. Reading also performed well, with an average score of 110 and 52% reaching the higher threshold. Writing saw 91% at expected and 28% at the higher level. The school’s overall ranking score of 87 puts it joint second in Redbridge alongside St Bede’s Catholic Primary School and Cleveland Road Primary School, just behind Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 99% of the 218 respondents would recommend the school, and 87% strongly agreed that their child is happy there.
The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 186 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 intake, a ratio of 3.15 applicants per place. Of the 71 first-preference applications, 55 received offers. The school has a Roman Catholic character and offers nursery provision for children aged three and up. Facilities include an art studio, ICT suite, sensory room, chapel and playing fields, with clubs ranging from drama and choir to gardening and chess. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. With its strong academic outcomes, Outstanding Ofsted rating and high parental satisfaction, this is a school that suits families prioritising both academic rigour and a supportive, faith-based environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Chestnut Drive, London, Redbridge, E11 2TA |
| Headteacher | Ruth Boon |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Number of Pupils | 448 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 448 / 450 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (87%)
583rd of 13,686
Nationally
133rd of 1,592
In London
4th of 50
In Redbridge
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
87%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
95%
'23/24
87%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
218 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
186
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British40.6%
- Mixed18.8%
- White (other)15.8%
- Asian11.3%
- Black0.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
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Contact Information
Chestnut Drive, London
Redbridge, E11 2TA
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